Schools and Colleges

Taking Community College Courses in High School Hi everyone! I’m a sophomore in high school and I’m currently mapping out my schedule for next year. Initially, I planned to take five AP classes (AP World History, AP Calculus BC, AP Language, AP Chemistry, and AP Micro/Macroeconomics) since I only took […]

The Dynamics of Popular Kids I have a quick question: are popular kids often just arrogant? Many of the ones I used to know were extremely cocky. I remember a quiet kid who came into their circle and completely transformed. He went from shy to a standout on the dodgeball […]

I might just be the 32nd documented case of a rare syndrome that occurs in 1 in 266 million individuals, and I’ll be collaborating with a professor from an Ivy League school to study my own body using AI. I’m currently a junior (almost a senior—finals are on!). At first, […]

I’m trying to decide between AP World History and Honors World History. I’ve heard from some sophomores that AP World is easier, but it does require a significant time commitment. I’m not sure if I’ll be able to manage it with my current schedule—I’m taking AP Precalculus, AP Chemistry, and […]

I’m feeling really frustrated with how my teacher treats me in my vocational program as a freshman. Despite going to counseling and them discussing my situation with her multiple times, she continues to be unfriendly and unprofessional. Today, I tried to express my annoyance in a subtle way, like giving […]

Is my prom dress too revealing? With prom just two months away, I’m starting to worry because I can’t find any dress code guidelines—there’s nothing online or any announcements made. I’m anxious that I might have spent $500 for a dress that I’ll end up being turned away for at […]

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Could your family welcome an exchange student? Since the 1960s, the high school exchange program has been fostering goodwill between countries, organized by the Department of State. Each year, thousands of students arrive in every state! If you’re interested in hosting, you have the option to choose your student based […]

HP x NVIDIA Presents: High School-Only Hackathon! I’m excited to announce a special hackathon exclusively for high school students across the Bay Area! One challenge I’ve noticed with tech events in the city is that they often cater to industry professionals or college students. However, many high schoolers possess incredible […]